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~ i. <br /> f <br /> News Release Sewer Repair Work in Southeast Eugene Begins July 9 <br /> July 2, 1997 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Actual repairs are made by inserting a folded plastic liner into the existing waste ater <br /> line and expanding it using steam and pressure. This process, which has been used succ ssfully <br /> in the last several years in other parts of the city, makes it possible to seal cracks, broke pipe <br /> and bad joints from the inside of the existing pipe without digging it up. Hookups to in ividual <br /> homes are made by excavating the existing connection point and replacing it with a new tap <br /> drilled through the liner. This work includes repairs to the wastewater collection lines m the <br /> newly installed liner to the property line, where access is available. As a final step, m oles are <br /> f <br /> resealed and water-tight lids are installed to reduce stormwater infiltration. <br /> In most areas, traffic impacts should be minimal because much of the work can a done <br /> without excavation and many of the wastewater collection lines are located in alleys be een <br /> streets. However, motorists may encounter some local lane or street closures. Typicall these <br /> closures should last for a day or less. Lane closures on Willamette Street, Donald Street or 28th <br /> <br /> Avenue will be announced on the City's traffic relief hotline, 984-8484. <br /> <br />